English dictionary

Sully

/'s/@/l/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

verb.contact

Examples
Sully someone's reputation.

Synonyms cloud corrupt defile taint

Source: WordNet 3.0
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

verb.contact

Synonyms defile maculate stain tarnish

Source: WordNet 3.0
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

verb.communication

Synonyms asperse besmirch calumniate defame denigrate slander smear smirch

Source: WordNet 3.0
To soil; to dirty; to spot; to tarnish; to stain; to darken; -- used literally and figuratively; as, to <i>sully</i> a sword; to <i>sully</i> a person's reputation.

verb

Source: webster1913
To become soiled or tarnished.

verb

Source: webster1913